Kinderschutzbund Landesverband Hamburg

The Kinderschutzbund Landesverband Hamburg is a registered, non-profit association that has been committed to improving the living conditions of children, adolescents, parents, and families in Hamburg since its founding in 1953. As a member of the Federal Association of the German Child Protection Association and the Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband Hamburg e.V., the Kinderschutzbund is one of the leading organizations in the field of child protection in Germany.

The Kinderschutzbund offers a variety of projects and facilities aimed at improving the living situation of children and parents. The main offerings include:

• Parent Hotline and Counseling: Support for parents through telephone counseling and courses on non-violent education.
• Guardianships and Sponsorships: Care and support for unaccompanied minor refugees and refugee families.
• Family Sponsors: Practical and emotional support for families in need.
• Therapeutic and Practical Assistance: Programs to promote the psychological and social development of children.
• Public Relations and Administration: Engagement in the public sphere and administration of projects and facilities[1][2][3].

The main mission of the Kinderschutzbund is to represent the rights and interests of all children and adolescents and to promote a child-friendly society. The association is committed to the mental, emotional, social, and physical development of children and advocates for the improvement of material living conditions and a child-friendly environment. The Kinderschutzbund operates on the basis of mutual respect and follows the working principle of "Help for Self-Help"[1][3].

The Kinderschutzbund is involved in numerous sustainable initiatives:

• Prevention of Violence: The association has been advocating for the prohibition of corporal punishment and other degrading measures since the 1960s. In 2000, the right to non-violent education was legally established in Germany[2].
• Social and Economic Support: The Kinderschutzbund works to combat poverty and discrimination, particularly among migrants and refugee children and families.
• Education and Counseling: Through courses and counseling services, the Kinderschutzbund supports parents in their parenting skills and promotes the development of children[1][2][3].

The Kinderschutzbund is primarily funded by donations from individuals and companies, as well as contributions from the city of Hamburg, the Hamburg districts, and various foundations. The association has about 450 members in Hamburg and is led by a volunteer board that appoints a full-time management team. A total of 89 full-time employees and around 450 qualified volunteers are active for the Hamburg Kinderschutzbund[1][2].

The Kinderschutzbund is democratically organized and works closely with other organizations and authorities to achieve its goals at the local, state, and federal levels. Through its diverse projects and initiatives, the Kinderschutzbund significantly contributes to the creation of a child-friendly society.

• 1 - https://kinderschutzbund-hamburg.de/wir-ueber-uns/
• 2 - https://www.ndr.de/geschichte/chronologie/Deutscher-Kinderschutzbund-wird-1953-in-Hamburg-gegruendet,kinderschutzbund186.html
• 3 - https://kinderschutzbund.de/ueber-uns/
• 4 - https://kinderschutzbund-hamburg.de
• 5 - https://hamburg-aktiv.info/a7933